Category Archives: Homebuyer tips

I have represented many first time home buyers since I became licensed in 1975.

Ideally we would meet before first-time homebuyers come in contact with licensees who represent the Sellers of potential properties. Early meetings provide the best opportunity for first-time homebuyers to fully appreciate their rights in real estate. I am speaking of the right to single agency representation, the right to undivided loyalty, the right to confidentiality and the right to full disclosure. First-time homebuyers often compromise their rights too early in the house hunting process. I’m a real estate licensee who takes the role of client representation seriously. I won’t ask buyer clients to agree to diminished or minor representation (sometimes called double agency or dual agency). Continue reading →

If you plan to purchase a Moncton single family home in 2015, you have not yet missed the best time to make your lowest price on a Moncton home buy in 2015. In the past the Moncton area MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) typically rose with the Spring real estate market. This year that trend continued in Dieppe and Riverview. However so far this year the HPI has declined in Moncton. If you are planning a Moncton single family housing purchase, get some good advice well in advance of making an offer to purchase.

Buyers should selecting their own real estate Agent who will pledge full representation and undivided loyalty. Real estate buyers may regret choosing anything less than full representation.

Does your move to the Moncton area include a real estate purchase?

If so, it’s never too early to gather information on the local real estate market. The old adage, “Plan Ahead”, applies here. There are many topics to consider when purchasing real estate in the greater Moncton area. Closing costs, energy costs, neighbourhoods, property tax assessments, representation, schools, utility costs and zoning by-laws are just a few areas.

My professional services include providing buyer clients with current, reliable information as well as sage advice about real estate in Westmorland, Kent and Albert counties. Whether it’s residential, recreational or commercial real estate that interests you, feel free to contact me with your questions about the area. You will be pleased with my rapid response. The information and advice I provide will help you make an informed housing choice. And I pledge to represent you with undivided loyalty during negotiations on a property.

Why buy now in metro Moncton you may wonder.

For a limited time some lenders are offering fixed interest rates of just over 3% for a 5 year term. That works out to payments as low as about $4.85 per thousand of mortgage. And there are still many motivated Sellers with properties for sale. Note from my previous posts the number of sales in metro Moncton is up over the last three months. The number of well priced properties may be dwindling.

It’s now easier to search for a home in Canada with a special feature important to you.

A keyword search feature on realtor.ca rolled out today. I just finished testing the search feature for the Moncton. Looking for an energy-efficient, registered R-2000 home? No problem, just add the keyword R-2000. How about a granny or in-law suite? Yes it works! How about a playground? All listings with the word playground are there. Vaulted? Cathedral? Open concept? Gourmet? Theatre? Radiant? Workshop? Apple? Cherry? Kiwi? Each keyword returns properties in the Moncton area. Go ahead, search for your special keyword for a home feature on www.realtor.ca